May 2, 2022 The library consultant hired by the town has been conducting Zoom and in-person meetings to get feedback from the residents about the prospect of building a library in Tymor Park. Many residents have expressed concerns about the cost of building and maintaining a library (materials, staff, technology, programs, etc.). Current library users have stated that they are happy with our neighboring libraries, which in many cases are more convenient than traveling to …
Author: Sue Kilcrease
Items of interest: For the third year in a row, Union Vale is not paying any of the neighboring towns for the use of their libraries. Since 2021, residents have had restricted services at the libraries where they used to have full privileges. Superintendent Maas has promised to schedule community forums, run by a paid consultant, to explore options, including building our own library at Tymor Park. A previous presentation from an architect estimated the …
Flip your ballot over and vote yes for Proposition 7. This proposition will set the amount Union Vale pays Beekman, LaGrange and Millbrook libraries (around $77,000 total), in order to restore full library services to Union Vale residents. Restrictions were placed on library users from Union Vale in 2020 when the Town Board decided not to sign the contract with Mid-Hudson Library Services. The amount of users from Union Vale has been determined to …
Thank you everyone for your support! The brunch was fun and informative. See you next year! Chip Hoagland Brunch & Silent Auction Sponsored by the Union Vale Dems, along with Beekman and Dover Dems October 3, 2021 11:00- 2:00 The Links at Union Vale Keynote speaker & recipient of the Gertie Strum Award: Robin Lois, Dutchess County Comptroller Candidates who have been invited to join us: Tyler Irish– Candidate for Dutchess County Legislature, District …
A group of UV Dems spent a warm Sunday afternoon walking a 5K “race” in our beautiful town. The race was sponsored by the Arlington Education Foundation, a great group who supports the education of our students who attend Arlington CSD. We actually strolled, rather than raced, but a good time was had by all-especially our dog friends.
April 10, 2021 A group of Union Vale Dems cleaned up West Clove Mountain Road. Many people walk or run on this stretch of road, so we hope this adds to their enjoyment of our beautiful town. We plan to work on part of Pleasant Ridge Road on or around Earth Day. The Union Vale Dems will be collecting non-perishable items to support the Trinity United Methodist Church Food Pantry on April 24, 2021 from …
Tyler joined our February 24, 2021 Union Vale Democratic Committee meeting. He outlined his major interests in running for the district which encompasses all of Union Vale except District 1: Bring sustainable businesses to the area Leverage farms, hiking Geotourism Provide more access to basic services for residents Climate Seeks way to promote clean environment Worked to have all lighting in Dover be LED’s Constituent Contact Transparency Communication with constituents Prior to the meeting he submitted …
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As we move into 2021 and look forward to a new administration at the national level, there are a few things that deserve our attention at our local level: Library Update: Town of Union Vale residents are under restrictions at our nearby libraries since our town board decided not to renew the contract with the Mid-Hudson Library System, which would have allowed unrestricted use of Beekman, LaGrange, Millbrook and Dover Plains libraries. The town has …
Anne McCabe, our former Union Vale Democratic Committee Co-chair, forwarded this from a group she works with near Albany, where she and Bill are now living. We’re asking for you to make one phone call and send an email letter to ensure that Automatic Voter Registration becomes law and that hybrid voting machines are banned in New York. Please do this before the weekend. Thank you, Voting Reform Committee Urgent Actions for Voting Reform (1) …
Early Voting- October 24- November 1, 2020 Dutchess County residents can vote in any of the following locations: Rhinebeck Town Hall 80 East Market St. Rhinebeck Millbrook Fire House 20 Front St. Millbrook DC Board of Elections 47 Cannon St. Poughkeepsie Boardman Road Library 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie Fishkill Town Hall 807 Route 52, Fishkill …